Carl Pannuzzo Quintet

Carl Pannuzzo, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, autodidact, songwriter, is joined by stellar musicians Stephen Magnusson, Sam Keevers, Frank DiSario and Niko Schauble for a special concert in a rare role as a front man in Jazz, interpreting more obscure standards and original songs.

Having usually appeared as a mostly instrumental voice with other projects MAGNET, Drumbling, Paul Grabowsky, Zoe Frater Quintet, SNAG, Bob Sedergreen, Julie O'Hara, Danny Fisher, Belinda Moody, Doug DeVries, Christine Sullivan to name a few, this special concert showcases Carl’s kaleidescopic voice, putting down the instruments in favour of the velvet ride of this world-class quartet.

Most known for his work as singing drummer with roots/impro band Checkerboard Lounge, a cappella trio Acapelicans and folk/dance outfit Totally Gourdgeous, Pannuzzo is in demand nationally and internationally, performing/recording with artists as varied as Opera Australia, Mia Dyson, Paul Grabowsky, Vika and Linda Bull, Shane Howard, Cirque du Soleil, Kylie Auldist, Fred Smith, Tripod, and Music Outback.

As a creator, interpreter and improviser, Carl is recognized as a sensitive, dynamic and fearless singer, a quickfire musical mind and affable and engaging stage presence. Carl enjoys being a messenger for the articulate truth of music and delivers it with a balance of respect and abandon.

“Carl writes songs on the sharps of arrows. And when he sings them, they are delivered directly into the heart of people…" (Naomi Edwards)